Buses to Playa del Carmen
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Playa del Carmen, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen to Cancún | Mexico | 65 km (41 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Mérida | Mexico | 267 km (166 mi) | about 5 h 2 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Chetumal | Mexico | 267 km (166 mi) | about 5 h 3 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Campeche | Mexico | 369 km (229 mi) | about 6 h 52 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Belmopan | Belize | 415 km (258 mi) | about 7 h 42 min |
| Playa del Carmen to La Ceiba | Honduras | 541 km (336 mi) | about 9 h 57 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Puerto Cortez | Honduras | 541 km (336 mi) | about 9 h 58 min |
| Playa del Carmen to La Ceiba | Honduras | 542 km (337 mi) | about 9 h 59 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Ciudad del Carmen | Mexico | 544 km (338 mi) | about 10 h 1 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Tocoa | Honduras | 561 km (349 mi) | about 10 h 19 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Choloma | Honduras | 565 km (351 mi) | about 10 h 23 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Puerto Barrios | Guatemala | 568 km (353 mi) | about 10 h 26 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 22 h 57 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Houston | United States | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 23 h 48 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,260 km (783 mi) | about 22 h 51 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Puebla | Mexico | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 21 h 22 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 22 h 47 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,385 km (860 mi) | about 25 h 6 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,263 km (785 mi) | about 22 h 54 min |
| Playa del Carmen to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 26 h 31 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.